Published : 10-06-2020
Palestinian refugee Umm Mohamed, aged 56, continues to face an abject situation in Athens, to which she fled from war-torn Syria, following a life-threatening journey onboard a “death boat” from Turkey with her daughter. The latter headed for Sweden as part of family reunification procedures. Umm Mohamed is not left on her own.
Umm Mohamed tried to go back to Turkey but her bag, personal documents, and the small amount of money she had collected were all stolen.
The Palestine Embassy in Turkey said the refugee cannot return to Turkey as she had irregularly left the country.
Palestinian refugees from Syria continue to risk their lives onboard the “death boats” to Greece, rummaging around for a momentary respite from violence and economic hardship.
AGPS has kept record of the death of dozens of refugees onboard Greece-bound ships. Several others have been arrested by coast guards.
Activists estimate that around 4,000 Palestinian refugees from Syria are taking cover on such Greek islands as Lesbos, Mytilene, Chios, Leros, and Kos, among other areas.
Palestinian refugee Umm Mohamed, aged 56, continues to face an abject situation in Athens, to which she fled from war-torn Syria, following a life-threatening journey onboard a “death boat” from Turkey with her daughter. The latter headed for Sweden as part of family reunification procedures. Umm Mohamed is not left on her own.
Umm Mohamed tried to go back to Turkey but her bag, personal documents, and the small amount of money she had collected were all stolen.
The Palestine Embassy in Turkey said the refugee cannot return to Turkey as she had irregularly left the country.
Palestinian refugees from Syria continue to risk their lives onboard the “death boats” to Greece, rummaging around for a momentary respite from violence and economic hardship.
AGPS has kept record of the death of dozens of refugees onboard Greece-bound ships. Several others have been arrested by coast guards.
Activists estimate that around 4,000 Palestinian refugees from Syria are taking cover on such Greek islands as Lesbos, Mytilene, Chios, Leros, and Kos, among other areas.
